Acte I Scène 4, Macbeth by Erté

Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) 1892-1990 | Russian-French Acte 1 Scéne IV, Macbeth Signed “Erté” (lower right) Inscribed "No. 7604 / Macbeth / Acte I - Scène 4 / Palais de Forès" (en verso) Gouache on paper This captivating gouache painting by Erté showcases the famed artist's genius as a set designer. A showcase of Erté's pioneering creativity and engagement with the traditions of theater, this striking set design for one of Shakespeare's darkest and most stirring plays, Macbeth, puts the spotlight on Erté's ability to capture high drama and intense grandeur with Deco flair. In Act 1, Scene 4 of Macbeth, King Duncan, accompanied by his nobles, arrives at Macbeth's castle to be warmly welcomed by Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. This scene highlights the contrast between their gracious hospitality and Macbeth's growing inner turmoil as he contemplates the consequences of his ambition and the witches' prophecies. In this gouache, Erté creates a striking and intense backdrop for Shakespeare’s Sc